We've eaten at barbecue restaurants all across America -- from tiny roadside pits to legendary…read moreregional institutions -- and nothing has ever come close to Mad Jack's in Cloudcroft, New Mexico. That place is still the undisputed champion in our book, and Black Bloc isn't a close second. But it is a genuinely pleasant stop in Maine's BBQ landscape. The owners at Black Bloc are incredibly kind, and the restaurant itself is adorable -- beautifully decorated, spotless, and clearly cared for. It's the kind of place where you immediately feel welcome. The Mean Greens are the star of the show. Truly fantastic. The cornbread is generously portioned and perfectly moist, exactly how cornbread should be. The baked beans are straightforward baked beans -- nothing fancy, but solid. The ribs, though, were the disappointment. They were fall‑off‑the‑bone tender, which we appreciated, but they had almost no flavor and absolutely no smokiness. We honestly found ourselves wondering if they were even smoked at all. Barbecue sauce was a requirement, not an option. Even with the rib letdown, the overall experience was warm and enjoyable, and we'd go back -- especially for those Mean Greens and that cornbread. Black Bloc is a friendly, tidy, welcoming spot.

Who would expect fall-off-the-bone ribs in Maine and outstanding smoked brisket? Well, it's here in…read moreWinthrop on Main St and we were lucky to stumble upon it. The restaurant has about 8 tables and you order at the counter. They have a variety of well priced sandwiches that are absolutely loaded with meat, onions, and pickles. The other choice is platters with two sides, such as coleslaw and mac and cheese, plus a hunk of hot cornbread. The servings are very generous. I ordered the rib platter, which had five meaty ribs. Outstanding. Their bbq sauce is tasty but mild. People kept talking about their burnt ends, but they were out that day. There's always a next time. And, rest assured, there will be a next time.

Service is amazing. Everytime we try something new we cannot…read morebelieve how good it is. This place has it together. Pizza 10 Wings 10+++ We love it there. Happy hour makes an evening out quite affordable (more $ to tip the epic servers) .

First time in and was pleasantly impressed with the ambiance, presentation and service. Had to wait…read morefor our table on a Tuesday night but no big deal. Got 2 drinks "Old Fashioned" at the bar and took the ambiance in. Pretty busy for a weekday night. Got seated within 15-20 minutes by a window table. They served fresh bread & butter, got a Mesclun greens salad and for dinner we had the Bolognese, Grilled Short Rib, & crispy duck fat potatoes which were delicious and lots of flavor. Desert was Sticky Toffee Apple Pudding so yummy. Everything was fresh and served hot. Highly recommend if in the area to make this a stop but recommend making reservations unless you get a seat at the bar.

Food is always good. I'm literally working my way through the menu. Service is always with a smile…read more Last but not least it's fast.

The food is usually good here. The problem is everything else. Sometimes your order is incorrect…read more Other times we have waited three hours to get our order. I don't recommend this establishment. It is however the only place that delivers in Winthrop. I still will never order from them again. The pizza is probably a 5 out of ten.

Our visit at the woodshed today was excellent. The staff were super friendly and very helpful…read more I ordered the Jedi and it was delicious. My wife had the Ashley and that was good as well. The ambience is second to none. The gift shop is a must visit.

Fun stop looking around at the Maine Cabin Masters retail store then hoping over to the Woodshed…read morefor some lunch. Simple fair but tasty. We had hoped to see some of the crew but we did not. I am a big fan of MCM's so this made my day!

Outstanding food and friendly service!! Don't drive by this place without grabbing something good…read moreinside!

This was a great spot to get some local beers for our vacation. We also grabbed coffee and…read morebreakfast and sat out front; it was a nice and quiet morning, even being right off the main road. My partner had a cinnamon snail (pastry swirled with cinnamon) and it was AMAZING! I wish I had gone there every morning for those while we were there!

Came here with my wife, we each had a Cesar salad and the turkey bacon panini sandwiches…read more The salad portion was plentiful, and I have no complaints about the salad itself. The sandwiches, though, were not too good- the guacamole on our sandwiches left an awkward taste, and the meats could definitely be better sourced. Boars Head would be good, for example. Two cookies we got were hard as a rock- not really sure what's going on at this place but it definitely gave off a weird impression in that the place was dirty in front and behind the counter. Definitely a hipster vibe, but it needs a cleaning and some help all around. Cost for 2 was $60! No plans in going back.

Walking in we had the most wonderful welcome ever by the manager…read more The food was absolutely amazing. Each bite was so fresh, delicious and balanced. The soups were like a warm hug. The ambiance was so clean, laid back and inviting. Will definitely be back. You now have 2 very loyal customers. Thank you for an amazing lunch and experience.

For whatever reason, there are not many places for breakfast in the Augusta area…read more This place was our second choice. We found the ambiance to be pretty stark, cold, and industrial. The food was pretty generic and plain. Kind of like airplane or cafeteria food. The prices were really good though.

Food was really good. I had the delicious soyp of the day and lovely fresh baked roll. Good coffee.read more

We walked in and walked right back out. Veggies were wilted and disgusting looking. Nobody was…read moretending the store - didn't see a soul. Place was dirty.

Contractor Paradise because next poor Bastard customer is paying for it all! Typical Central Maine…read moreThieves! Good sandwiches, but be f-----ng honest, who can afford $18.00 for a G.D. footlong? It's just a f---ng sandwich man! Just another Corporate America BS!

OH MY GOD…read more this place was hopping! Busy! and for very good reason, the food is AMAZING! Such high quality tasty things on this menu, was such a surprise. I ordered the honey garlic chicken Mac and cheese burrito. That sounds crazy? It was crazy!!! CRAZY DELICIOUS!!!! and I took home a carrot cake slice too. Just so you know? I made a TikTok about this place that has so far gathered over 10k views! People RAVE about this joint.

We recently picked up takeout here and were very impressed!…read more The kitchen sink fries are a win! The honey garlic fried chicken and housemade ranch were phenomenal! Such a delicious combo! And the addition of the mac and cheese really rounded out this savory, delightful dish. My one critique is that the fries themselves were not my preference, slightly crisp but definitely not hand cut. They were tossed with a sweet fry seasoning, which made the dish a little too sweet for my taste. The honey garlic fried chicken sandwich was also delicious! The fried chicken was topped with the sauce instead of coated (unlike the chicken in the kitchen sink fries), but it was still good. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was high quality and well balanced with all the toppings. We also got grilled haddock tacos, which were amazing! They were huge and looked a bit like a take on "white people taco night" but that would be wrong because the flavor was there! The haddock was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. The tortillas were fine, nothing special, but the sauces and toppings were fresh and flavorful. Overall, this place offers delicious food and has friendly staff. We'll definitely be back for some mac and cheese, haddock tacos, and honey garlic chicken!

So not only do I love stopping g here for a wicked good slice of pizza and a giant cookie or…read moreWhoopie pie...but I was surprised by a freaking huge antique car show on this afternoon! Amazing! The energy was full of e cute ent and anticipation of summer. Always good service with a little side of sarcasm and sass, in a GOOD way!!!!

Pizza and other hot food is really good. Small store, but always has great snacks…read more * Pizza by the slice * Cookies * Whoopie pies * Milk, Eggs, Cheese, Ice Cream